Contra Costa County Library System
January 3, 2020
•[ ransomware, malware, government ]
The Contra Costa County Library System is hit by ransomware
Travelex
December 31, 2019
•[ ransomware, malware, finance ]
Travelex is forced to take down its website after a ransomware attack.
Undisclosed maritime facility
December 30, 2019
•[ ransomware, malware, government ]
The U.S. Coast Guard issues a security alert after a Ryuk ransomware attack takes down the network of a federally regulated maritime facility.
Richmond Community Schools
December 27, 2019
•[ ransomware, malware, education ]
Richmond Community Schools are hit with a ransomware attack.
The Heritage Company
December 24, 2019
•[ ransomware, malware ]
The Heritage Company, a telemarketing company, sends home more than 300 employees and tells them to find new jobs after IT recovery efforts didn't go according to plan following a ransomware incident that took place at the start of October 2019.
Maastricht University (UM)
December 23, 2019
•[ ransomware, malware, education ]
Maastricht University (UM) announces that almost all of its Windows systems have been encrypted by ransomware following a cyber-attack that took place on December 23.
Synoptek
December 23, 2019
•[ ransomware, malware, technology ]
Synoptek, a California business that provides cloud hosting and IT management services, suffers a Sodinokibi ransomware attack that disrupts operations for many of its clients. The company reportedly pays a ransom demand in a bid to restore operations as quickly as possible.
RavnAir
December 21, 2019
•[ ransomware, malware ]
RavnAir cancels at least a half-dozen flights in Alaska, following what the company described as "a malicious cyber attack" on its computer network. Fingers are pointed to ransomware.
ST Logistics
December 21, 2019
•[ ransomware, phishing, healthcare ]
The Singapore Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) announce that two of its vendors, HMI Institute of Health Sciences and ST Logistics, have suffered a data breach, respectively a ransomware and phishing attack. Over 120,000 individuals are involved.
Fratelli Beretta
December 19, 2019
•[ ransomware, malware, manufacturing ]
Fratelli Beretta, one of the most important food companies in Italy, is hit with the Maze ransomware.
Iren
December 19, 2019
•[ ransomware, malware, energy ]
Iren, one of the most important utilities in Italy, is crippled by a ransomware attack.
Andrew Agencies
December 18, 2019
•[ ransomware, malware, finance ]
Andrew Agencies is another victim of the Maze Ransomware with allegedly 245 computers encrypted during a cyberattack in October.
LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services
December 17, 2019
•[ ransomware, malware, healthcare ]
LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services, Canada's largest lab testing company, reveals to have paid a ransom after a major cyberattack led to the theft of lab results for 85,000 Ontarians and potentially the personal information of 15 million customers.
St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office
December 17, 2019
•[ ransomware, malware, government ]
The St. Lucie County Sheriff's Department is forced to shutter most of its network after it is struck with ransomware.
City of Galt
December 16, 2019
•[ ransomware, malware, government ]
The city of Galt, California, is hit with a ransomware attack.
Hackensack Meridian Health
December 15, 2019
•[ ransomware, malware, healthcare ]
The largest hospital in New Jersey, the Hackensack Meridian Health, reveals it was the victim of a ransomware attack that disrupted its network, and also that the IT staff decided to pay the ransom to restore the files.
City of New Orleans
December 13, 2019
•[ ransomware, malware, government ]
The city of New Orleans is hit with a ransomware attack. All employees are immediately alerted to power down computers, unplug devices & disconnect from the city's WiFi.
GoSport et Courir
December 12, 2019
•[ ransomware, malware, retail ]
GoSport et Courir is hit by a ransomware attack. 2 out of 84 shops are closed as a consequence of the attack.
Baton Rouge Community College
December 12, 2019
•[ ransomware, malware, education ]
Baton Rouge Community College servers and computers are shut down following a ransomware attack.
Southwire Company, LLC
December 11, 2019
•[ ransomware, malware, manufacturing ]
Maze Ransomware operators claim responsibility for the cyber attack against leading wire and cable manufacturer Southwire Company, LLC. They demand a $6 million ransom.
